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Grappell Family History

Grappell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Chappell, Glaspell, Appell, Trapnell, Rappel, Gradwell, Cappell

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Where is the Grappell family from?

You can see how Grappell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grappell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grappell families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Grappell's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Grappell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grappell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Grappell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grappell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Grappell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Grappell. For the veterans among your Grappell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grappell lifespan?

Average Grappell life expectancy in 1981 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grappell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grappell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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